Säkulare Menschen sind hier rechtlos
Oppression and emancipation in Yemen. A personal account of the struggle for freedom of thought and belief.
Discover the book
A voice for freedom of thought
Helal Saif is a Yemeni author and human rights advocate. His story is rooted in the experience of growing up in a deeply religious and tribally structured environment, questioning inherited beliefs, and seeking a life shaped by freedom and equality.
According to the publisher’s biography, he later studied road construction and surveying and is a member of Secular Refugee Aid Germany.
Oppression and emancipation in Yemen
The book offers an insight into a society shaped by tribal thinking and religious fundamentalism, while also telling of people who stand up for freedom and equality. Translated from Arabic and edited by Yahya Ekhou.
The German edition is scheduled for publication on 30 November 2026. Purchase links will be added when retailers confirm availability.